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Changing the state's tax code
- January 08, 2018
Kim Rueben, a senior fellow at the liberal-leaning Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center, said it remains to be seen whether the IRS would allow deductions for that kind of contribution if it's rewarded with tax credits. In California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey and NY, more than one-third of tax filers claim the state and local tax deduction on federal taxes; the average deduction in each state is over $15,000. (more...)
- January 08, 2018
Kim Rueben, a senior fellow at the liberal-leaning Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center, said it remains to be seen whether the IRS would allow deductions for that kind of contribution if it's rewarded with tax credits. In California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey and NY, more than one-third of tax filers claim the state and local tax deduction on federal taxes; the average deduction in each state is over $15,000. (more...)
Arson investigation underway after Roy Moore accuser's home burns down
- January 08, 2018
Johnson lost the home where she has lived for the past 10 years with her husband and 15-year-old grandson. Johnson said she and her mother visited Moore's Gadsden law office in 1991 to discuss a custody dispute over the care of Johnson's young son. (more...)
- January 08, 2018
Johnson lost the home where she has lived for the past 10 years with her husband and 15-year-old grandson. Johnson said she and her mother visited Moore's Gadsden law office in 1991 to discuss a custody dispute over the care of Johnson's young son. (more...)
City experiences its coldest day on Sunday with 13 Degrees Celsius
- January 08, 2018
Mumbaikars can enjoy this cold weather for some time as the temperatures are expected to continue with slight changes. On Sunday, Santacruz had recorded a minimum temperature of 13.8 degree Celsius. The cold wave now gripping the Northern as well as the Central parts of India have been helping Mumbaikars experience some chill in the air. Nahur resident Mithali Dhokam said, "A common sight in the mornings nowadays is people covered up with sweaters and scarves, and you know winter is here". (more...)
- January 08, 2018
Mumbaikars can enjoy this cold weather for some time as the temperatures are expected to continue with slight changes. On Sunday, Santacruz had recorded a minimum temperature of 13.8 degree Celsius. The cold wave now gripping the Northern as well as the Central parts of India have been helping Mumbaikars experience some chill in the air. Nahur resident Mithali Dhokam said, "A common sight in the mornings nowadays is people covered up with sweaters and scarves, and you know winter is here". (more...)
Justin Timberlake channels Steve Jobs in 'Filthy' video
- January 08, 2018
Earlier this week, Justin Timberlake announced the February 2 release of his first studio album in five years (though he did record a handful of tracks for the Trolls soundtrack, and the less said about those, the better). But the main attraction is a robot he's created that mirrors his every movement, leading to ― what else would you expect? "And what you gonna do with all that meat? / Cookin' up a mean serving". (more...)
- January 08, 2018
Earlier this week, Justin Timberlake announced the February 2 release of his first studio album in five years (though he did record a handful of tracks for the Trolls soundtrack, and the less said about those, the better). But the main attraction is a robot he's created that mirrors his every movement, leading to ― what else would you expect? "And what you gonna do with all that meat? / Cookin' up a mean serving". (more...)
Trump, Macron agree that Iran protests are 'sign of regime's failure'
- January 08, 2018
North and South Korea are scheduled to hold talks today. "Sure I always believe in talking", Trump said Saturday, later saying "absolutely I would do that, no problem with that at all". Both the leaders also discussed the developments in the Korean Peninsula. Iran had earlier blasted back at the USA stance on the demonstrations inside Iran, with its ambassador to the United Nations Gholamali Khoshroo slamming the U.S. (more...)
- January 08, 2018
North and South Korea are scheduled to hold talks today. "Sure I always believe in talking", Trump said Saturday, later saying "absolutely I would do that, no problem with that at all". Both the leaders also discussed the developments in the Korean Peninsula. Iran had earlier blasted back at the USA stance on the demonstrations inside Iran, with its ambassador to the United Nations Gholamali Khoshroo slamming the U.S. (more...)
MBK explains why they trademarked the name 'T-ara'
- January 08, 2018
Even if they do form a team under a different name, they will have to pay royalties to the agency if they perform any songs they had released under the name T-ara. MBK dismissed fans' fears that a "second BEAST situation" would emerge. "As a label, we want to protect the "T-ara" label, and we believe that it's right that we can register it as a trademark". (more...)
- January 08, 2018
Even if they do form a team under a different name, they will have to pay royalties to the agency if they perform any songs they had released under the name T-ara. MBK dismissed fans' fears that a "second BEAST situation" would emerge. "As a label, we want to protect the "T-ara" label, and we believe that it's right that we can register it as a trademark". (more...)
Trump seeks $18 billion to extend border wall over 10 years
- January 08, 2018
Trump warned Democrats while speaking at Camp David: "The wall is going to happen, or we're not going to have DACA ". The Customs and Border Protection document calls for a total of $33 billion in new border spending, including $18 billion for the wall, $5.7 billion for technology gear, $1 billion for road construction and maintenance and $8.5 billion for 5,000 new Border Patrol agents, 2,500 border inspectors and other personnel, the US official said. (more...)
- January 08, 2018
Trump warned Democrats while speaking at Camp David: "The wall is going to happen, or we're not going to have DACA ". The Customs and Border Protection document calls for a total of $33 billion in new border spending, including $18 billion for the wall, $5.7 billion for technology gear, $1 billion for road construction and maintenance and $8.5 billion for 5,000 new Border Patrol agents, 2,500 border inspectors and other personnel, the US official said. (more...)
Police Searching For Hartford Inmate Who Escaped From Enfield Facility
- January 08, 2018
Officials said 25-year-old Jerry Mercado was last seen on Sunday morning at 10:20 a.m. Corrections department officials said around 3:15 p.m., "the facility was placed in lock down after an offender was determined to be unaccounted for during a routine facility count". (more...)
- January 08, 2018
Officials said 25-year-old Jerry Mercado was last seen on Sunday morning at 10:20 a.m. Corrections department officials said around 3:15 p.m., "the facility was placed in lock down after an offender was determined to be unaccounted for during a routine facility count". (more...)
Macedonia's Zaev Sees Name Dispute With Greece Resolved By July
- January 08, 2018
Macedonia is the name of a northern province in Greece and Athens is anxious that the use of the same name by the neighboring state could lead to territorial claims. North Atlantic Treaty Organisation is due to reopen debate on inviting the country to join the Western military alliance in June. "My optimism is based on what I feel as preparedness from the Greek side through meetings with Greek foreign minister Nikos Kotzias, but also from the talks I had with Prime Minister Tsipras and as a ... (more...)
- January 08, 2018
Macedonia is the name of a northern province in Greece and Athens is anxious that the use of the same name by the neighboring state could lead to territorial claims. North Atlantic Treaty Organisation is due to reopen debate on inviting the country to join the Western military alliance in June. "My optimism is based on what I feel as preparedness from the Greek side through meetings with Greek foreign minister Nikos Kotzias, but also from the talks I had with Prime Minister Tsipras and as a ... (more...)
Fire breaks out in Mumbai court building
- January 08, 2018
There have been no reports of any casualty so far. The fire was reported noticed first on the third floor of the sessions court. The fire was successfully brought under control by 8.30 am and no causalities were reported. At least four people, including two children died and five were left with serious injuries in a fire that broke out at a building in Mumbai's Marol last week. (more...)
- January 08, 2018
There have been no reports of any casualty so far. The fire was reported noticed first on the third floor of the sessions court. The fire was successfully brought under control by 8.30 am and no causalities were reported. At least four people, including two children died and five were left with serious injuries in a fire that broke out at a building in Mumbai's Marol last week. (more...)
CAT 2017 results declared: 20 candidates get 100 percentile
- January 08, 2018
The CAT scores are used for admission to various management institutes across the country. The exam is conducted by the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) on November 26, 2017. "While in CAT 2016 all the top 20 candidates were male and engineers, this year the top 20 list contains two female candidates and three non-engineers", IIM Lucknow said in an email. (more...)
- January 08, 2018
The CAT scores are used for admission to various management institutes across the country. The exam is conducted by the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) on November 26, 2017. "While in CAT 2016 all the top 20 candidates were male and engineers, this year the top 20 list contains two female candidates and three non-engineers", IIM Lucknow said in an email. (more...)
DMK boycotts Governor's speech in Tamil Nadu assembly, Dinakaran seated calmly
- January 08, 2018
Then DMK working president MK Stalin led party legislators in staging a walkout, closely followed by Congress and Indian Union Muslim League members. The DMK and other opposition parties had earlier asked Purohit's predecessor Rao to order a floor test for the Palaniswamy government and also approached President Ram Nath Kovind with a similar plea. (more...)
- January 08, 2018
Then DMK working president MK Stalin led party legislators in staging a walkout, closely followed by Congress and Indian Union Muslim League members. The DMK and other opposition parties had earlier asked Purohit's predecessor Rao to order a floor test for the Palaniswamy government and also approached President Ram Nath Kovind with a similar plea. (more...)
Navy Scraps Rs 32000 Crore Minesweeper Project
- January 08, 2018
Advanced minesweepers are specialised warships that detect, track and destroy underwater mines laid by enemy forces to cut off harbours and wreak havoc on shipping and maritime trade. This is one of the six major projects scrapped by the government due to procedural bottlenecks. These projects were to be carried out in India and were worth over Rs 3.5 lakh crore. (more...)
- January 08, 2018
Advanced minesweepers are specialised warships that detect, track and destroy underwater mines laid by enemy forces to cut off harbours and wreak havoc on shipping and maritime trade. This is one of the six major projects scrapped by the government due to procedural bottlenecks. These projects were to be carried out in India and were worth over Rs 3.5 lakh crore. (more...)
Former Shiv Sena Corporator Killed By Unidentified Assailants
- January 08, 2018
Sawant, who was also an ex-corporator in Mumbai, was attacked at around 10:45pm while he was returning home after meeting a friend. Sawant's brother Subhash Sawant is an assistant police commissioner at the Mumbai Police's Anti-Terrorism Squad. (more...)
- January 08, 2018
Sawant, who was also an ex-corporator in Mumbai, was attacked at around 10:45pm while he was returning home after meeting a friend. Sawant's brother Subhash Sawant is an assistant police commissioner at the Mumbai Police's Anti-Terrorism Squad. (more...)
Two men in custody after alleged carjacking in northwest Calgary
- January 08, 2018
Two men approached the driver of a Toyota Tacoma, brandished a handgun and told the man to exit the truck. Police say the suspect then got into the SUV and struck the woman and a nearby building before fleeing the scene. HAWCS was able to located the vehicle a short time later. He says that it's very unusual and remarkable to have three separate carjackings in one day in Calgary. (more...)
- January 08, 2018
Two men approached the driver of a Toyota Tacoma, brandished a handgun and told the man to exit the truck. Police say the suspect then got into the SUV and struck the woman and a nearby building before fleeing the scene. HAWCS was able to located the vehicle a short time later. He says that it's very unusual and remarkable to have three separate carjackings in one day in Calgary. (more...)
Pennsylvania police chief arrested in child sex predator sting
- January 08, 2018
Leechburg, Pennsylvania Police Chief Michael Diebold , who gained national attention after losing part of his arm in a fireworks accident last summer, has been arrested and charged with various sex crimes. " This is all a surprise to me ", Dobos said. Diebold is scheduled to appear in court on January 16 and will plead not guilty, his lawyer tells the Times. (more...)
- January 08, 2018
Leechburg, Pennsylvania Police Chief Michael Diebold , who gained national attention after losing part of his arm in a fireworks accident last summer, has been arrested and charged with various sex crimes. " This is all a surprise to me ", Dobos said. Diebold is scheduled to appear in court on January 16 and will plead not guilty, his lawyer tells the Times. (more...)
Missouri woman dies after other vehicle crashes into a bar
- January 08, 2018
Sunday. A 19-year-old Northwest Missouri State University student died early Sunday as a result of injuries she suffered in a vehicle accident at a local business. The GoFundMe page gave an account of the events, saying, "Morgan was out having some fun with her friends when a random drunk driver crashed into the bar she was in". (more...)
- January 08, 2018
Sunday. A 19-year-old Northwest Missouri State University student died early Sunday as a result of injuries she suffered in a vehicle accident at a local business. The GoFundMe page gave an account of the events, saying, "Morgan was out having some fun with her friends when a random drunk driver crashed into the bar she was in". (more...)
Iran Outlaws English Lessons in Primary Schools
- January 08, 2018
Iran has banned the teaching of English in primary school classrooms. Iran has banned the teaching of English in primary schools, a senior education official said, after Islamic leaders warned that early learning of the language opened the way to a Western "cultural invasion". (more...)
- January 08, 2018
Iran has banned the teaching of English in primary school classrooms. Iran has banned the teaching of English in primary schools, a senior education official said, after Islamic leaders warned that early learning of the language opened the way to a Western "cultural invasion". (more...)
Mantashe: ANC Cadres Hurting Zuma By Abusing His Name
- January 08, 2018
If Zuma refuses to resign, he would be impeached, according to the report. "Perhaps I am naive, but I am hoping that some sanity will prevail, and the sensible and honourable thing will be done before the 10th", senior ANC member Derek Hanekom, who led a motion to remove Zuma as president in the ANC NEC in November 2016, responded. (more...)
- January 08, 2018
If Zuma refuses to resign, he would be impeached, according to the report. "Perhaps I am naive, but I am hoping that some sanity will prevail, and the sensible and honourable thing will be done before the 10th", senior ANC member Derek Hanekom, who led a motion to remove Zuma as president in the ANC NEC in November 2016, responded. (more...)
Search for missing Penn student in Southern California
- January 08, 2018
The friend told investigators that he used a bathroom in the park at around 11 p.m. and when he came out, Bernstein was no longer there, Carrie Braun, a spokeswoman for the Sheriff's Department said, The Los Angeles Times reported. The friend was said to have texted Bernstein, asking where he was and when there was no response, the high-school buddy left. "We have to do everything in our power to try to get this young brilliant man back to us", Bernstein's father said. (more...)
- January 08, 2018
The friend told investigators that he used a bathroom in the park at around 11 p.m. and when he came out, Bernstein was no longer there, Carrie Braun, a spokeswoman for the Sheriff's Department said, The Los Angeles Times reported. The friend was said to have texted Bernstein, asking where he was and when there was no response, the high-school buddy left. "We have to do everything in our power to try to get this young brilliant man back to us", Bernstein's father said. (more...)
Man dies after being attacked by alleged right-wing activists, CM announces compensation
- January 08, 2018
The Mangaluru police have arrested four people- Sandesh, Dhanush, Srujith and Kishan- all of them history-sheeters, in connection with the case. The BJP has blamed "jehadi forces" for the latest killing and accused the Siddaramaiah government of being "soft" towards them and claimed that, as a result, 22 Hindu activists have been murdered so far, a charge dismissed by the ruling Congress. (more...)
- January 08, 2018
The Mangaluru police have arrested four people- Sandesh, Dhanush, Srujith and Kishan- all of them history-sheeters, in connection with the case. The BJP has blamed "jehadi forces" for the latest killing and accused the Siddaramaiah government of being "soft" towards them and claimed that, as a result, 22 Hindu activists have been murdered so far, a charge dismissed by the ruling Congress. (more...)
UP govt issues directives on use of loudspeakers at religious, public places
- January 08, 2018
The Uttar Pradesh government has banned the unauthorised use of loudspeakers and public address systems at religious and public places across the state. Each area has separate maximum limits for permissible sound levels. All district officials have also been asked to ensure that the Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000 are followed during all processions and marriage functions. (more...)
- January 08, 2018
The Uttar Pradesh government has banned the unauthorised use of loudspeakers and public address systems at religious and public places across the state. Each area has separate maximum limits for permissible sound levels. All district officials have also been asked to ensure that the Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000 are followed during all processions and marriage functions. (more...)
Stony Brook family's cruise to Bahamas rocked by winter storm
- January 08, 2018
A dream vacation around the Bahamas turned into a nightmare for 4000 cruise passengers after a brutal winter storm pummelled their ship. She and Del Ross spoke with the station while they were en route to NY after they said their 4,000 passenger cruise ship sailed right into the storm Tuesday night for two harrowing days in ocean swells up to 30 feet. (more...)
- January 08, 2018
A dream vacation around the Bahamas turned into a nightmare for 4000 cruise passengers after a brutal winter storm pummelled their ship. She and Del Ross spoke with the station while they were en route to NY after they said their 4,000 passenger cruise ship sailed right into the storm Tuesday night for two harrowing days in ocean swells up to 30 feet. (more...)
Five employees charred to death after fire breaks out at Bengaluru restaurant
- January 08, 2018
The reason for the fire is not yet known and investigation is underway. It took them three-and-a-half hours to completely douse off the fire. The cause of the fire is unknown and is being investigated the note also read. "A boy started screaming outside the bar and I went to see what happened". Fire services were pressed into action. As the employees were locked from the inside they were not able to reach the door. (more...)
- January 08, 2018
The reason for the fire is not yet known and investigation is underway. It took them three-and-a-half hours to completely douse off the fire. The cause of the fire is unknown and is being investigated the note also read. "A boy started screaming outside the bar and I went to see what happened". Fire services were pressed into action. As the employees were locked from the inside they were not able to reach the door. (more...)
Yale psychiatrist briefed members of Congress on Trump's mental fitness
- January 08, 2018
The Congressmen called on the internationally recognised expert on violence to brief them about the President's recent behaviour, reported the Daily News. Legal experts' questions about Trump's fitness for office recently resurfaced when, in a January 2 tweet responding to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's New Year's Day address, the president boasted that his nuclear button is "much bigger" than Kim's. (more...)
- January 08, 2018
The Congressmen called on the internationally recognised expert on violence to brief them about the President's recent behaviour, reported the Daily News. Legal experts' questions about Trump's fitness for office recently resurfaced when, in a January 2 tweet responding to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's New Year's Day address, the president boasted that his nuclear button is "much bigger" than Kim's. (more...)
North Korea says likely to join Olympics in South
- January 08, 2018
In the attacks, which began as early as December 22, emails were "spoofed" to make them appear to come from South Korea's National Counter-Terrorism Center, which was in the process of conducting antiterror drills in the region in preparation for the Games. (more...)
- January 08, 2018
In the attacks, which began as early as December 22, emails were "spoofed" to make them appear to come from South Korea's National Counter-Terrorism Center, which was in the process of conducting antiterror drills in the region in preparation for the Games. (more...)
PM Modi to chair high-level police conference in Gwalior
- January 08, 2018
An official release said that the "Annual Conference of Director General of Police and Inspector General of Police of states" is an event where top police officers share and discuss security related issues. The discussions will continue tomorrow with Prime Minister addressing the valedictory ceremony of the conference, before departing for Delhi. Last year, the issue of cross-border terrorism was discussed in detail. (more...)
- January 08, 2018
An official release said that the "Annual Conference of Director General of Police and Inspector General of Police of states" is an event where top police officers share and discuss security related issues. The discussions will continue tomorrow with Prime Minister addressing the valedictory ceremony of the conference, before departing for Delhi. Last year, the issue of cross-border terrorism was discussed in detail. (more...)
Schumer pushes for fentanyl legislation at airport security
- January 08, 2018
Roughly 60 percent of the country's mail passes through JFK's global mail facility and 84 shipments of the drug were detected there past year. "Every day we wait someone is going to die", he said. It does not specify where it should go except to the areas of greatest need. The machines would cost about $20,000 each, he said. "This new law will make sure our ports of entry, field labs and worldwide mail facilities have access to more handheld chemical scanners to test suspicious ... (more...)
- January 08, 2018
Roughly 60 percent of the country's mail passes through JFK's global mail facility and 84 shipments of the drug were detected there past year. "Every day we wait someone is going to die", he said. It does not specify where it should go except to the areas of greatest need. The machines would cost about $20,000 each, he said. "This new law will make sure our ports of entry, field labs and worldwide mail facilities have access to more handheld chemical scanners to test suspicious ... (more...)
Germany, Turkey vow to end spat
- January 08, 2018
Bilateral relations strained a year ago after local German governments banned pro-Erdogan rallies ahead of a referendum that expanded the Turkish president's powers. Tens of thousands of people have been detained and purged in Turkey since the July 15, 2016 coup attempt, prompting condemnation by some European Union member states as well as rights groups which accuse the Turkish authorities of using the putsch bid as a pretext to silence opposition. (more...)
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- January 08, 2018
Bilateral relations strained a year ago after local German governments banned pro-Erdogan rallies ahead of a referendum that expanded the Turkish president's powers. Tens of thousands of people have been detained and purged in Turkey since the July 15, 2016 coup attempt, prompting condemnation by some European Union member states as well as rights groups which accuse the Turkish authorities of using the putsch bid as a pretext to silence opposition. (more...)
Woman dies in Queens fire
- January 08, 2018
The cause of the fire is under investigation and the Medical Examiner will determine the cause of death. She was identified as Rita Sklar of the 217th Street address. Next-door neighbors tried to warn the residents inside the burning house, shouting, "Fire!" "She didn't make it", said a distraught relative who arrived at the scene. (more...)
- January 08, 2018
The cause of the fire is under investigation and the Medical Examiner will determine the cause of death. She was identified as Rita Sklar of the 217th Street address. Next-door neighbors tried to warn the residents inside the burning house, shouting, "Fire!" "She didn't make it", said a distraught relative who arrived at the scene. (more...)
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